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Myanmar conflict
On Human Rights, Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Promises More of the Same
By Mu Sochua
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's appointment of two former prime ministers as "special advisors" points to a gap between his words and his actions.
Ruili on Edge: A Chinese Border City Loses Its Mojo
By Mingyue Yang and Yaolong Xian
The onetime boom-town has struggled to adapt to domestic policy shifts, anti-fraud campaigns, and the escalating civil war across the border in Myanmar.
Myanmar’s Resistance Must Be Transparent Regarding ICC Arrest Warrants
By Tin Shine Aung
The National Unity Government must be honest with the public about what the recent arrest warrant application does – and does not – entail.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections
By Sebastian Strangio
The bloc says that any poll must be "inclusive," but it has limited power to deter the junta from its election plans.
Burmese Tofu Diplomacy: Myanmar’s Democratic Forces and Their Engagement with China and India
By Tin Shine Aung
The National Unity Government needs a proactive strategy for gaining recognition from the region's two superpowers.
No Evidence Thai Banks Facilitated Myanmar Arms Purchases, Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N. human rights office claims that the country has become a leading source of banking services to Myanmar’s military junta.
Thailand Hosts ‘Informal Consultation’ on Myanmar Conflict
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting in Bangkok marks the beginning of a more conciliatory regional approach toward Myanmar's military administration.
From Damascus to Naypyidaw: The Perils of Backing Failing Regimes
By Miemie Winn Byrd
The sudden and unexpected fall of Bashar al-Assad could foreshadow the fate of Myanmar's besieged military junta.
Thailand Confirms Details of ‘Informal’ Myanmar Meetings
By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok will this week host two separate consultations that will attempt to break the deadlock on Myanmar. Don't expect any dramatic progress.
Why the Acting President of Myanmar’s NUG Is Right to Prioritize Internal Politics
By Harry Myo Lin
As the tide turns against the country's military junta, it is vital for the National Unity Government to improve its governance and administrative capacity.
Myanmar Economy to Shrink Further in 2025, World Bank Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Myanmar’s GDP is expected to contract by 1 percent in the fiscal year ending March 2025, a downward revision from the previous projection of modest growth.
Myanmar and China: An American View with Michael Martin
By Luke Hunt
Chinese plans for Myanmar could have far reaching consequences in 2025.